For many Egyptians, this country is not a “concrete jungle where dreams are made of”. Instead, many individuals leave their hometowns, where prospects appear dim, in search of a more promising future in foreign lands. While some embark on their journey to exit the country through official channels, others turn to illicit methods of migration — any path that will transport them to the destination of their aspirations, which is what newly released Egyptian film ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ (2022) is centered around. In the film, Hassan (played by Mohamed Farrag) is an ambitious yet destitute young man who works as a security guard. From the onset, Hassan appears to be willing to do anything to venture to a life abroad — whether it is attempting to manipulate an elderly rich British woman into marrying him or illegally crossing to Europe by boats. What he later concocts blurs the line between morality and ambition. He is no longer an underdog who yearns for success, but a Machiavellian character, whose ends justify the means. Directed by Omar Hilal, ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ has not only prevailed in demonstrating a captivating and gripping narrative…
REVIEW | ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ Unveils a True Story of Skewed Morals and Laughing Blues
October 3, 2023
